Required reading
The Protector: A vindication by J. H. Merle D'Aubigne (Available from Amazon or free here) - Conclude Chapter 14 (Last parliament and death of the protector).
My summary
Today we conclude our time with Cromwell.
We hear about Cromwell's:
(i) last words;
(ii) funeral;
(iii) understanding of church in society;
(iv) view of the Roman Catholic church.
The book finishes with D'Aubigne's last thoughts on Cromwell.
What grabbed me
I liked the statement about the secret of Cromwell's success: 'Nothing was more offensive to Oliver than to hear it said that it was his wisdom and Ms skill which had given liberty, dominion, and glory to his people. He tore off the wreath that some would thus have placed around his brows, and like those mysterious beings in the Apocalypse, he cast his crown before the throne of the Lamb, saying : " Thou art worthy, O Lord, to receive glory, and honor, and power !" '
If only we all had such a view of our accomplishments.
Next week's reading
Commence The Journals of George Whitefield's (Available from Amazon or free here) by reading Whitefield's Preface, 'A short account of God's dealings' and Section I (From my infancy till my being for some time at the university).
Now it's your turn
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